Principal Strategic Infrastructure Planner

**Job Number**:
498289

**Division**:
Infrastructure Planning

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Development Planning & Services, Planning

**Term**:
Permanent Full Time

**Award/Level**:
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 7 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement

**Location**:
Strathpine

**Package**:
$103,894 pa
- 9 day fortnight
- up to 12% superannuation
- leave loading
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- 4 weeks annual leave

Our role sits within the **Strategic Infrastructure Planning **department which is charged with the responsibility to produce and manage the implementation of strategic infrastructure planning and policy frameworks, integrated infrastructure network strategies, plans and projects and the development and amendment of Council’s infrastructure programs including the Local Government Infrastructure Plan.

Our transport focused roles within **Strategic Infrastructure Planning **aim to deliver human centred transport planning that connects to the other strategies to deliver long term positive outcomes for our community.

**About the Opportunity**:
As our **_Principal Strategic Infrastructure Planner - Transport_** you will provide specialist infrastructure planning expertise to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic planning and policy activities for Council’s transport infrastructure networks.

You will work lead the development and delivery of long-term, regional infrastructure planning, strategies and policy having regard to relevant statutory, policy and financial provisions and Council direction to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes.

You will undertake complex transport infrastructure network planning, master planning, costing and prioritisation for key planning projects including the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) amendment and Growth Areas Management program and the provision of strategic advice in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements.

As a part of this role you will help to finalise the new integrated transport strategy and assist with the development of the supporting plans - you will have the opportunity to work across departments within council and work closely with external stakeholders.

**About you**:
We are seeking someone who has extensive experience in integrated transport infrastructure planning, strategy and policy development activities, experience in the project management and delivery of complex infrastructure planning and policy projects. You will have experience in providing strategic advice in line with local government legislation and transport planning principles and best practices.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Your written capability will be well refined with practiced skills to develop and deliver technical reports and proposals in a clear and concise manner.

Our **Strategic Infrastructure Planning **team is a technically diverse group, who are highly collaborative and passionate about achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who resonate with these values.
- You will hold a Degree in engineering, urban planning and/or another relevant field._

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 469,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Flexibility at MBRC depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membershi